What’s Happening: January 10-12
If you’re looking to start the new year by getting out to do something fun, we have events for you that are happening in the River Region!
Author: WAKA Action 8 News
Demopolis man killed in Marengo County crash
A Demopolis man has been killed in a two-vehicle crash in Marengo County.
Person killed in Interstate 85 crash in Opelika
Opelika police say a person has been killed in a one-car crash on Interstate 85.
Trump sentenced in hush money case but doesn’t receive any punishment
The case was the only one of four criminal indictments that has gone to trial and possibly the only one that ever will.
ACTION 8 UPDATE: Local road conditions
ALEA State troopers give an update on road conditions in our area.
Firefighters make progress slowing wildfires while Los Angeles grapples with devastation
Firefighters began to slow the spread of deadly and devastating fires in the Los Angeles area Thursday after the ferocious winds that drove the fast-moving flames diminished, but the largest blazes still burned out of control.
Stars lose homes in Los Angeles area fires
Fires burning in and around Los Angeles have claimed the homes of numerous celebrities, including Billy Crystal, Jeff Bridges, Paris Hilton and R&B star Jhené Aiko.
Carter lauded for humility and service in Washington before his body is returned to Georgia
Jimmy Carter was remembered for his personal humility and public service before, during and after his presidency during a funeral at Washington National Cathedral.
Carter’s funeral brings together five current and former presidents to honor one of their own
Members of the exclusive president’s club were on their best behavior at the state funeral for former President Jimmy Carter.
8 ON YOUR SIDE: JCPenney merges with Forever 21 owner
A few years after filing for bankruptcy, JCPenney has a new plan for the future.
